After a disappointing 2007, wine makers all over Oregon are reporting that the grape harvest of 2008 could lead to one of the best vintages in history.
Early frosts like we had last year can damage the fruit, impairing its overall flavor and there was a time when it looked like 2008 would have a similar, chilly fall season, wrecking the crops. But, two key factors came through at the perfect time.
For one, temperatures stayed cool which keeps sugar levels down which allows for full development of the fruit.
Second, because it didn’t rain a lot, pickers could set their own pace instead of having to rush and grab from the vines at the whims of Mother Nature.
All this activity bodes well for wineries statewide which account for about a billion dollars annually. You can read more in this article from The Oregonian.
